Exercise for Weight Loss Myths
Myths about exercise are as common as myths about healthy eating and weight loss in general. Changing your lifestyle can be challenging enough without misinformation. Here are 5 common exercise myths you need to know! Cardio machines provide accurate numbers Even if a machine takes into account your weight, height, age and sex, the numbers […]
Olivera Weight Loss Welcomes You
If you are looking for a friendly clinic with the tools and expertise to help you lose weight, come see us here at Olivera Weight Loss. Our clinic offers proven tools and strategies to help you reach your goals. We have two convenient locations: Elmhurst, IL and Chicago, IL (Lakeview) and offer both early morning […]
Simple Summer Salad
Need a quick, simple, refreshing salad recipe? This Simple Summer Salad recipe offers endless salad options, all taking just 5 minutes to prepare. Don’t worry, this salad can hold it’s own as an entree that will keep you feeling satisfied. Simple Summer Salad Makes 1 serving 1 romaine heart, cut into bite sized pieces (or […]
Choose Healthy Fats
Olive oil and avocados are known as foods with “healthy fats” but other foods contain healthy fats, too! Choosing healthier fats improves blood cholesterol levels and can decrease your risk of heart disease. It is beneficial to switch to healthy fats, even if you are cutting back on the fat in your diet to lose […]
Real People, Real Results: Lindzye
Two months ago, at a regular doctor’s appointment, Lindzye was diagnosed with a fatty liver. Her doctor told her she needed to lose weight to improve this condition. First, Lindzye considered weight loss surgery, but she was scared. She didn’t want to that the risk. Lindzye’s friends recommended Olivera Weight Loss’s medical weight loss program. […]
Six Simple Slimming Summer Tips
Ready to slim down for the summer? We have six, simple summer-themed tips to get you started! 1 – If you enjoy wine, slim down by mixing your wine with flavored sparkling water or diet lemon-lime soda and add a few ice cubes. Wine “spritzers,” when made with a zero calorie bubbly beverage, cut your […]
What is HIIT and Does it Work for Weight Loss?
HITT, or High Intensity Interval Training, is a growing fitness trend in the United States. HITT is an exercise style that incorporates multiple short periods of high intensity exercise with periods of recovery in-between. The periods of exercise and recovery each last from 5 seconds to 8 minutes. Generally, a HIIT workout lasts between 20 […]
Dr. Olivera’s Weight Loss Advice
Advice on how to lose weight frequently comes from friends, colleagues, television shows and ads, radio shows, and so on, but few people have actually heard weight loss advice from a physician specializing in weight loss. Dr. Olivera and the team of medical professionals at his weight loss center have been helping people overcome challenges […]
Super Simple Stir Fry
If you enjoy stir fry, but want it to be a fast, easy dish to prepare, check out this recipe! It is very simple and can be adjusted to your preferences very easily. General Recipe Guidelines for Customization: Choose your favorite vegetables and protein, such as chicken breast, steak, tofu or shrimp. In a large […]
How Much Less Do You Need to Eat to Lose Weight?
Although sharing an ice cream cone with you dog may help you feel like your eating less, it probably isn’t enough to help you lose weight. “Eat less, move more” is the most simplistic weight loss advice that people often hear. It sounds simple, but it’s also very vague. “Eat less.” How much less? What […]
